Sudden cardiac arrest cannot occur only in patients with serious heart diseases. According to therapist and chief doctor Maxim Maskin, the heart can suddenly stop even in people who did not complain about their health before and who seemed to be quite healthy.
Publika.az reports that the doctor told Gazeta.ru about it, he also explained the factors that cause it and who is at risk.
According to the doctor, sudden cardiac death can be caused by heart pathologies. Those with cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, and diabetes are at high risk, but in 85% of cases, sudden cardiac death is due to ventricular arrhythmias.
“To a lesser extent, arterial hypertension, hypertrophy of the left ventricular myocardium or thickening of the heart wall, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol can also cause sudden cardiac death. Smokers and overweight patients are also at a very high risk of sudden cardiac death.
Another cause of sudden cardiac death is pirouette tachycardia. Outside of attacks, it does not manifest itself, but it can be diagnosed on an ECG. Also, cardiac death sometimes occurs after a strong blow to the chest, such as during combat, sports, baseball, or hockey. can give And it can happen at any age. Male deaths are twice as high as female deaths. The chance to save a person is very small, it is a question of minutes. Therefore, if a person suddenly loses consciousness, becomes dizzy or has a sharp drop in blood pressure, you should definitely consult a cardiologist. The doctor will give recommendations to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death,” he said.
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